Technology & Social Change Group

The Technology & Social Change Group at the University of Washington Information School explores the design, use, and effects of information and communication technologies in communities facing social and economic challenges. Learn more about TASCHA »

Mobile Information Literacy Curriculum Released

Mobile information literacy is vital for those who have leapfrogged from traditional media to digital devices that provide instant access to information. What are the relevant skills, concepts, and attitudes for people using mobile devices, not PCs, to access the internet? Learn more »

What role do MOOCs play in workforce development?

Online courses have the potential to expand quality education and career training worldwide, but few people in developing countries access them. How can online education, like MOOCs, best help young adults across the developing world grow successful careers? Learn more »

Teaching information literacy & digital skills in mobile-centric Myanmar

In a country that is essentially going from 0 to 60 in the information age, how do the millions of people coming online via smartphones learn ICT skills & digital literacy? Learn more »

Public access ICTs matter: New tools for action

TASCHA has created multiple resources and tools to make the data and findings more accessible and easier to use for research, advocacy, and demonstrating the impact of public access ICTs. Infographics, slidedecks, a data visualization tool, an eBook, and more. Learn more »

Evaluating regional libraries in Namibia

Namibia recently launched new regional libraries that aim to spearhead national improvements in reading, learning, and information access. What influences the success of these libraries and how they respond to various community needs? Learn more »

What is the impact of public access ICTs in developing countries?

What role do public access venues play in development? Do they impact the individuals that use them and the communities they are in? The Global Impact Study final report, Connecting people for development: Why public access ICTs matter, is now available. Learn more »

Research Highlights

What role do public libraries play as community resources and technology access points in community and international development?

Future of Libraries

How does ICT change peoples’ lives? What are the best ways to measure such changes? Looking forward, how should investments be made?

Impact & Evaluation

How can large-scale data be used to develop a deeper understanding of current processes of social and economic development?

Data Science & Development

What information challenges do societies in transition face? How can information literacy be used to support transitions to democracy?

Information Strategies for Societies in Transition

How can online education, like MOOCs, best help young adults across the developing world grow successful careers?

Advancing MOOCs for Development

What are the relevant skills, concepts, and attitudes for people using mobile devices, not PCs, to access the internet & information?

Mobile Information Literacy

Recent Updates

Data for Democracy: New TASCHA project
Join TASCHA researchers to study ICTs & development in Southern Ghana
Dr. Araba Sey selected as Mellon Senior Scholar in Residence
Information Symposium to address challenges presented by Myanmar’s digital revolution & democratic transition
Mobile Information Literacy Curriculum now available for use & adaptation
“Making” the Future: Conclusion of Making & the Maker Movement blog post series
Event recording: Overview of TASCHA & the U.S. Impact Study
Event: What is TASCHA and the U.S. IMPACT Study? An introduction to our research and people
Translating technology terms into Burmese
MOOC Expert Committee launches to advance online learning